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Big rig crash closes part of 57 Freeway in Orange County

Part of the freeway was closed due to a big rig on its side in the Fullerton area.

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A fiery big rig crash closed part of the 57 Freeway Monday morning in northern Orange County.

Southbound State Route 57 was closed after the crash reported at about 9:30 a.m. near Yorba Linda Boulevard in the Fullerton area. Two northbound lanes also were closed.

A big rig with a trailer ended up on its side after crashing through a center divider. At some point, the big rig caught fire, but firefighters quickly put out the flames. Four other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Details about what led to the crash were not immediately available.

No serious injuries were reported.

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